Enrollment
835
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forsyth, GA
T.G. Scott Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for T.G. Scott Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130372003430
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T.G. Scott Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Forsyth · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
T.G. Scott Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, T.G. Scott Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Forsyth, GA.
School address
District: Monroe County · Georgia
NCES ID 130372003430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How T.G. Scott Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at T.G. Scott Elementary School
T.G. Scott Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Forsyth, Georgia, enrolling 835 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 835 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 403 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 835 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Forsyth's public schools, it stands alongside Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School (753 students): T.G. Scott Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.2:1 vs 14.8:1).
Monroe County also operates Mary Persons High School (1,323 students) and Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus (1,062 students) alongside T.G. Scott Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How T.G. Scott Elementary School compares
T.G. Scott Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 45% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 835 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
835
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Georgia - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,948
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 835 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.5%
African American 16.9%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, T.G. Scott Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe County, which includes T.G. Scott Elementary School.
$13,948
Per student
+1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.8%
State 35.5%
Federal 11.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How T.G. Scott Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Persons High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T.G. Scott Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,323
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Forsyth
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~835 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about T.G. Scott Elementary School
How many students attend T.G. Scott Elementary School?
T.G. Scott Elementary School has 835 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forsyth, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T.G. Scott Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at T.G. Scott Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at T.G. Scott Elementary School?
33.3% of students at T.G. Scott Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T.G. Scott Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at T.G. Scott Elementary School is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Forsyth, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T.G. Scott Elementary School?
T.G. Scott Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does T.G. Scott Elementary School rank among schools in Forsyth?
By Resource Investment Index, T.G. Scott Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Forsyth, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Forsyth on the city page.
Is T.G. Scott Elementary School a good school?
T.G. Scott Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Monroe County?
Besides T.G. Scott Elementary School, Monroe County also operates Mary Persons High School (1,323 students), Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus (1,062 students), and Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School (753 students). See the Monroe County district page for the complete list.
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